LPN​/LVN Skin Integrity Nurse

Overview

LPN/LVN Skin Integrity Nurse – STGi is seeking a LPN/LVN Skin Integrity Nurse to provide services at our Georgia War Veterans Home. If you have compassion and a passion to care for Veterans, this could be the job for you!

Job Location:

2249 Vinson Highway SE, Milledgeville, Georgia

Category:
Residential Health

Position Type:
Full-Time/Regular

Tracking Code: 15406

This role supports the skin health program, including assessment, treatment, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to promote resident skin integrity.

• Skin Assessment and Care:
  Evaluate residents  skin conditions and provide care and related treatments in accordance with physician orders and professional standards of practice. Measure skin areas and document findings in the resident s medical record. Initiate and update care plans related to skin health.
• Communication and
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Communicate with physicians, residents, family members, charge nurse, and other interdisciplinary team members regarding resident status as appropriate. Follow up with physicians to report resident skin impairments, transcribe and follow up with new orders. Organize and conduct wound rounds with the center-specific wound consultant.
• Documentation and Reporting:
  Maintain up-to-date and accurate wound care reports, utilizing available computer programs. Take responsibility for the prevention and healing of skin impairments. Participate in regularly scheduled meetings to discuss residents with pressure injuries.
• Quality Assurance:
  Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities as assigned. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to assure accurate resident evaluation and development/revisions of individualized plans of care.
• Professional Development:
  Attend in-service education programs and participate in training to learn new procedures and develop skills.
• Working Conditions/
  
  Physical Requirements:
  
  Works in office areas as well as throughout the facility and its premises; is subject to frequent interruptions; is involved with residents, family members, personnel, and visitors under all conditions/circumstances; works beyond normal hours and on weekends/holidays as needed; on-call 24/7.

• Required Skills:
  
  At minimum, one (1) year of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing care facility, or related health care facility. Training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices. Current, unencumbered license to practice as an RN or LPN/LVN in Georgia. Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English. Knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of residents.
• Required
  
  Education:
  
  Nursing degree from an accredited college or university, or graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program.

Disclaimer:
The preceding job description is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required.

STGi is a workforce solutions company providing healthcare delivery, Head Start and management consulting services. STGi offers a competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with company match and PTO. STGi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, hiring without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

Medical Corps and related Military Occupational Specialties are listed for reference.